After further discussion, the 16-team field is set for the second World Baseball Classic, which is scheduled for March of next year. Though it is exactly the same as the inaugural edition in 2006, it may be the last time the governing bodies of the tournament restrict the competition to that few teams.
Under consideration for […]

Yes, there will be another World Baseball Classic.
In 2009.
A joint steering committee overseeing the tournament made official on April 20th. what long has been presumed: that the second international baseball competition to include Major League players will be staged in March 2009, with dates and venues yet to be determined.
Additionally, all eight teams that advance […]

No one can expect this; Mexico’s 2-1 victory to USA let Japan to join Korea, Cuba and the Dominican Republic at San Diego’s PETCO Park for the semifinals.
Pool 1:
Mexico 2, United States 1

USA - 000 100 000 — 1
MEXICO […]

By defeated the Venezuela, Dominican Republic become the first team in Final Four of World Baseball Classic, and after winning against Mexico, Japan still have hope to advance.
Pool 1:
Japan 6, Mexico 1

JAPAN - 000 410 001 — 6
MEXICO […]

If you did not know how USA won, remember, it’s Bob Davidson, not Alex Rodriguez to let USA won.
Pool 1:
United States 4, Japan 3

JAPAN - 120 000 000 — 3
USA […]

Anothr five teams advanced to the second round today, with Mexico in Pool B, Cuba and Puerto Rico in Pool C, Dominican Republic and Venezuela in Pool D. As for the final spot, Canada or USA have final chance depends on the result of USA vs. South Africa game.
Pool B:
Mexico 9, Canada 1

MEXICO […]

Lots of surprise happened again. USA lost, Cuba won in the extra innings, still not sure who will advance to the second round.
Pool B:
Canada 8, United States 6

CANADA - 113 210 000 — 8
USA […]

Pool B, C, D of the 2006 World Baseball Classic started to fight today, there are five intense games to play, the biggest suprise is Italy; who gets the help from Major Leaguers and itself, shutout the 2004 Athens Olympic Silver Winner Australia. Other winners are United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Dominican Republic.

March 7 […]

To prepare for World Baseball Classic, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada, who had previously said he would sit out this winter season, already started to bat for one team of his native Dominican Republic.
“I don’t want to hang around doing nothing at home,” Tejada said, before his debut as a designated hitter with the Aguilas […]

According to Associated Press, The Mexican baseball league wants to include two U.S. players who has Mexican descent on its World Baseball Classic roster next spring.
Because their parents are Mexican citizens, free Agent Shortstop Nomar Garciaparra and left-hand pitcher Horacio Ramirez of Atlanta Braves can play for Mexico, president of the Mexican baseball league Alejandro […]